Selah - Before The Throne Of God Above Lyrics






Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect Plea
A great High Priest whose name is Love
Who ever lives and pleads for me

My name is graven on His hands
My name is written on His heart
I know that while in Heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart
No tongue can bid me thence depart

When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within
Upwards I look and see Him there
Who made an end to all my sin

Because the sinless Savior died
My sinful soul is counted free
For God the Just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me
To look on Him and pardon me

Behold Him there, the risen Lamb
My perfect spotless Righteousness
The great unchangeable I Am
The King of glory and of grace

One with Himself, I cannot die
My soul is purchased by His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ, my Savior and my God
With Christ, my Savior and my God

One with Himself, I cannot die
My soul is purchased by His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ, my Savior and my God
With Christ, my Savior and my God





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  1. H.... b....

    We so easily convince others we're good by what's outside, but it's what's inside us that's killing us. The good news is that peace with God comes through what's outside of all of that, in the perfect, singular righteousness of the dear Lord Jesus Christ! One Way!

  2. J.... H....

    God has been good and faithful, To look on him and pardon me the great unchangeable I am with Christ my saviour and my God... I can sing this song without even looking at the chords, I'll be singing it old years night at FBC😇

  3. M.... G....

    Beautiful song. Have sung in our church on a number of occasions. God of mercy have pity on us all.

  4. J.... G....

    Great words

  5. J.... L....

    Awesome! The lyrics from beginning to the end, all doctrinally accurate in line with Scriptures!!!

  6. L.... ....

    The priest of love is Jesus, and he rules. He made an end to all sin, He is our righteousness and the Father looks at Jesus and pardons us .

  7. g.... ....

    Funny how God Himself monetized this video and plastered advertisements on it. Fuck this charlatan. A heathen. Praying on our beliefs for profit.

  8. d.... ....

    i suffer with depression and anxiety this song just gave me a moment of hope.

    d.... ....

    please look up jon george-- yt channel and Robert clancy yt-- blessings!!

    d.... ....

    Have you ever heard this one? It's been a blessing to me as well as this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyMjQV4j9Vo

  9. A.... L....

    Love this hymn

  10. P.... V....

    Jesus is lord

  11. H.... M....

    Amazing song it makes me feel good that Jesus forgives my sin

  12. J.... F....

    God didn't promise days without pain. Laughter without sorrow. Sun without rain. He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.

  13. I.... W....

    i will not be suprised to see some of u who gave a thumps down to this song in heaven.i was once like u but u will be drawn to Jesus to know His love.it will change u❤
    looking up in Faith Lord Jesus

  14. O.... G....

    Oh my Jesus. We have these hymns in my mothertongue kinyarwanda, the power in them is overwhelming

  15. g.... s....

    Anyone September 20199

  16. N.... M....

    I wouldn't be quoting from a NIV Bible:

    https://youtu.be/oRcfleTnzP4

  17. M.... F....

    2019? My first time hearing this song, I came across it trying to find another song to sing at church one day lol

  18. g.... l....

    My wife and I are practicing this beautiful song to sing in our church...hopefully soon!

  19. D.... S....

    The gospel- Hallelujah!!

  20. K.... N....

    This song is so beautiful. Praise the Lord! Thank you Selah! I love you're music. I'm listening in March 2019. Anyone else listening?

    K.... N....

    I am, except March has faded into April.

    K.... N....

    Yes, Beautiful

  21. M.... S....

    This song is together pure, simple, deep, truly and beautiful. Could Sing forever

  22. K.... ....

    Beautiful. Praise God and His Son who died for me. I love you Jesus!

  23. A.... ....

    Thank you so much for this amazing song, "Before the Throne of God Above" by Selah. Sharing with a Bible Forum for Him, YHWH, Yahweh. \o/

  24. G.... M....

    2019 Feb🙋💃

  25. L.... S....

    Listening to this song has made me realised that I am Valued ❤ by God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit ❤ Amazing Grace indeed

  26. S.... ....

    "To God the just is satisfied" why do everyone mistake this lyric without any consideration.
    [With Him as a perfect plea...] _"....to God the Justice satified"_ and not "the just is satified" which is not the point at all.

    S.... ....

    To God the just is satisfied; or maybe this: To God the Christian is satisfied; or taken care of

    S.... ....

    @Dr. Stewart Productions
    ( *For* God not *To* my bad. But my point remains)
    You misunderstand me, I'm not saying this sentence is gramatically incorrect, I'm saying it's not the original lyric, not even the original sentence used to describe the message of the Cross in this song. It is the Justice of God that has to be satified (satifaction, acceptance, equivalence, fullfillment) "for" God = According to God, he is the one that let the just enter the Kingdom above because of the perfect plea (Christ) THAT does satisfy the justice of God, the required righteousness.
    I don't know any song that highlights the satifaction of the just "according to God". Well, not in a song counting how did Christ made possible for us to appear in front of the Throne of God and be considered just.
    You go even further, _"taken care of"_ like, comfort ?

  27. D.... S....

    beautiful

    D.... S....

    Jjejdujenjssjxj do us hwhajka jbnn

  28. h.... ....

    God Bless You All

  29. R.... A....

    Amen thanks for the song so beautiful

  30. A.... F....

    I like those songs.. thanks... always pray.

  31. �.... R....

    nice nice but the big problem teh peole the humans among us is not good. full of bad mistakes and no real regrets

  32. �.... R....

    aja such a beautiful masterpiece

  33. �.... R....

    jah it is really nice

  34. C.... ....

    This song really touched my heart. When I think of God’s holiness and righteousness and I look at myself with all my unrighteousness, weaknesses and all those times that I’ve hurt Jesus. It overwhelms me to think that Jesus still stands there as the Hight Priest before the Father God pleading for my case. I cannot help but tear up to think of such undying love, of which I’m so unworthy. Thank you Jesus. 💖

  35. C.... D....

    Amazing this happened this morning as I was getting ready to take my children to school I had this song going round my head. Then as I was in my bathroom I heard my neighbour (who I've never met even though been here a few years), singing exactly this same song through the wall, as it was going round my head.. though he was a bit out of tune it was the same song.

  36. S.... I....

    Beautiful song God bless

  37. c.... 2....

    Beautiful song, but there's no God. We have to fend for ourselves on this Earth, we have to fight slavery ourselves, we have to fight diseases like cancer ourselves, we have to endure all genetically flawed births, we have to figure the way to avoid the next big asteroid strike ourselves, and we have to find the next habitable planet ourselves.

    c.... 2....

    If you do believe in a Divine Creator you must believe that all matter has always existed; and that does not make sense. Our beautiful creation was designed by a Divine Designer. Our complex creation demands a belief in a Creator God. And the Bible gives us the best description of what that Creator God is all about. We are not alone and never have been. Take care!

    c.... 2....

    I pray God in Christ will reveal Himself to you.

  38. o.... Y....

    GOSPEL - REPENT of your sins and Believe on THE LORD JESUS CHRIST (Yeshua the Only Son of God - the God of Israel and creator of all creation), the only begotten Son of God and HE will save you. We are saved by GODS GRACE through FAITH in Jesus Christ. Good works cannot save you. The LORD JESUS CHRIST died on the cross, rose from the dead 3 days later and now sits at the right hand of GOD the FATHER. HE did this to pay for YOUR sins if you believe in Him. Read the KJV bible to get to know HIM and to walk in HIS ways, following HIM. If you believe in Him, He will send His Holy Spirit to dwell within you, to guide you, instruct you, teach you HIS Word. Repent of your sins, ask forgiveness. Be baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. All have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God. We ALL need a Savior the ONLY true savior is Jesus Christ who died for YOUR sins IF you put your faith in Him. We will all stand before Gods judgement seat with The Lord Jesus Christ - God Himself - judging us. You either have HIM covering your sins or else YOU must pay for them yourselves and will be unable and therefore condemned by the very one who gave HIS LIFE to save whoever will believe upon Him. We all stand guilty and condemned without HIM, no matter how good of a person we think we are. But God the Father so loved the world that He sent His only Begotten Son to die for our sins to all who will believe in Him, we shall never perish but have everlasting eternal life. The Lord Jesus Christ is returning soon as judge. If you die tonight, whatever state you die in is your eternal destination. There are NO second chances NO - purgatory as taught by the Catholics. You either belong to Jesus Christ when you die or you don't. Please don't delay in seeking His salvation, you are not promised tomorrow. Matthew 18:18-20 - And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Love to all. ❤️

  39. C.... C....

    Anyone listening in 2018 october??? Such a beautiful song!!!!

    C.... C....

    February 2019, but still beautiful!! <3

    C.... C....

    March 9,2019

    C.... C....

    @Lydia Rose March 9th is my son's birthday. Praise the Lord! I'm listening in March 2019 too. This is a beautiful song.

    C.... C....

    July 28, 2019 Philippines!🙌

  40. M.... Y....

    WOW! THIS SONG - "Before the Throne of God Above - Selah" --
    TOUCHED DEEP INTO MY HEART! YEP! THANKS FOR SHARING!

  41. c.... 2....

    Brought me to tears.

    c.... 2....

    F Tan Its all true! Its written in The Word! (bible) Jesus is the Word! Bless You

  42. E.... A....

    Been sleeping at 3 am for 3 nights straight. Triggers everywhere, painting gives me a slight reprieve and be 'in control'. Afraid to open the vault that I locked a long time ago; to face the hurts, anger and brokeness that has now festered and manifested into monsters that haunt me day and night (it's worse on cold, dark nights that seem like forever).

    I feel that I'm fighting a losing battle... having to put a façade to society and social norms and trying to be 'functional'. At my lowest moments I'll need to be on meds that make me feel more sick than I am. Self-harming and suicidal ideation are no stranger to me... BUT, THROUGH IT ALL, it is by God's Grace that I am still here, alive and breathing, reminding myself of who is in control. And take time to reflect on how far I've come. I just earnestly pray for character, endurance and faith so that I can finish the race and continue to mature to be Christ-like.

    If you are feeling the same, you are NOT alone!! Know that God is with you and He will NEVER forsake you. Words sometime may not justify why/how/when, etc. or alleviate the pain- both physical and emotional, but Christ knows what pain is like (He was beaten, mocked, and crucified for us and our sin.)

    Find strength and peace In Christ Alone.

    <>< THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS SONG <><

    E.... A....

    @Rhoda Summitt Ok. Will give it a try. Thanks again Rhoda :) anything that I can pray for you?

    E.... A....

    Just that I have the grace to figure some things out right now. Thank you, Evniki. Been doing some spiritual warfare stuff and it can be tricky. God Bless!

    E.... A....

    @Rhoda Summitt Will do. Hang in there! God bless too! Take care. Huggsss!

    E.... A....

    Same to you!

    E.... A....

    Evniki Alezandria So glad you belong to Jesus Jesus became sin ! for us And he went and got the keys back from Satan - the keys of death hell and the grave...'I cannot die'.. He was there 3 days! Jesus experienced everything of hell torture anguish physical and emotional in his lfe and death He got the keys! We can use those keys to loose all terrible things from our souls And then bind all things of God to our souls! in replacement. I have found Kat Kerr's teaching on this invaluable! And her revelations about God are healing and wonderful.Its affirmed in my spirit! Flood yourself with things of God And the Word- Philippians Chapter 4 comes to mind God Bless You

  43. M.... W....

    so touching

  44. j.... d....

    Can't keep my tears from rolling. I am not worthy yet you made me worthy! Praise your name oh Lord! I am blessed and forever

  45. I.... A....

    Diante do Trono de Deus Nas Alturas

    Diante do Trono de Deus nas alturas,
    Eu tenho uma justificação forte e perfeita.
    O Sumo Sacerdote cujo o nome é Amor

    Que sempre vive e advoga por mim.
    Meu nome está gravado em Suas mãos,
    Meu nome está escrito em Seu coração.
    Eu sei que enquanto no céu Ele estiver
    Nenhuma língua pode me ordenar sair dali.

    Quando Satanás me tenta ao desespero
    E mostra a culpa dentro de mim,
    Para cima eu olho e O vejo lá,
    Aquele que deu um fim a todo o meu pecado.
    Por ter o Salvador, sem pecados, morrido
    Minha alma pecadora é considerada livre.
    Pois Deus, O Justo, está satisfeito

    Em olhar pra Ele e me perdoar.

    Observe-O lá! o Cordeiro Ressurreto,
    Minha Justiça perfeita e imaculada,
    O Grande Imutável 'Eu sou',
    O Rei de Glória e de Graça.
    Um com Ele, eu não posso morrer.
    Minha alma é comprada pelo Seu sangue,
    Minha vida está escondida com Cristo nas alturas,
    Com Cristo meu Salvador e meu Deus

  46. f.... ....

    NIV IS MISSING ALOT OF KEY VERSES ABOUT JESUS. Watch Total Onslaught series "Changing the Word" by Walter Vieth YouTube it and Millennium of Prophecy by Doug Batchelor YouTube it

  47. C.... L....

    Dang "When Satan tempts me in despair And tells me of the guilt within, Upward I look and see Him there Who made an end to all my sin" is very powerful :D I
    love it

  48. R.... W....

    beautiful

  49. E.... N....

    It's the Grace of our King that He laid down His life and Father looks on him and is satisfied. IAM one with him and my life hid in him and him in the father, my saviour, GOD and best friend. Praise you Jesus for YOUR love for us.

  50. Y.... O....

    A beautiful hymn. We sing this at Grace Community Church. All praises and glory to God.

  51. L.... L....

    Beautiful voices gives my heart and soul a smile

  52. K.... l....

    lyrics pls

  53. F.... t....

    Amen. Thank you Lord for redeeming me.

  54. J.... n....

    I can't hold my tears back either from rolling I wasn't worthy but the lord made me worthy praise your name O lord I am blessed to have a lord and god that love me so much I know I'm forever blessed

  55. M.... T....

    Thank You, Lord..

  56. m.... k....

    Thanks for Lyrics! God bless.

  57. C.... C....

    No tongue can bid me thence depart!!! Hallelujah!!! Glory to the most high my Lord Jesus Christ

  58. J.... I....

    All of Earth praises the name of The LORD

  59. S.... ....

    I hang on to the words of the second verse whenever i start to feel bad about myself: "When Satan tempts me to despair ...". That always gets me through.

  60. C.... K....

    Great song

  61. M.... C....

    I cannot imagine why anyone would give this a thumbs down. I suppose you just float around doing that to any song that speaks of God and his love for all humans.

    M.... C....

    YouTube automatically gives thumbs down depending on how many have liked the video. I'd be disgusted & appalled if anyone heard this song & disliked it on purpose. I highly doubt it though.

    M.... C....

    Mr. Constantine, do not be surprised by the thumbs down. When I once touched upon CHRIST's love for people & animals, I received a response from a dark-side practitioner who threatened "to slaughter my family" for no reason. 6.5K thumbs up drown the 228 disklikes. The faith community in CHRIST is knitted in HIS LOVE & LIGHT in this spiritually dark world.

    M.... C....

    God is so holy I will float with him any time bless his name jesus

    M.... C....

    @Diane Pushard - Amen! Amen! Amen! Blessings to u this Easter/Resurrection

    M.... C....

    Or maybe it just isn't that good a version of the song

  62. J.... O....

    Jesus thank you for all you've given us!

  63. P.... B....

    Hi awesome hymn the am should be capital Am as the great I Am refers to I Am which is the name the Lord revealed as His name to Moses.

  64. L.... ....

    Thank you Jesus for being the Lamb of God and Saving Us. I long to see you face to face in eternity as you promised.

  65. T.... C....

    My mother gave me the CD from Selah with this song to listen to during a hard time, about a year or so before she passed. Had a hard time listening to Selah for a while afterward, but thank God for you guys. Beautiful

  66. Z.... V....

    Hebrews 8:1        Now the main point in what has been said is this: we have such a high priest, who has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens.

  67. R.... o....

    Do you have a friend, a loved one or a relative that you would like to reach out to? www.whereismygod.org has a simple Gospel message that you can use (feel free to share, link and copy).

  68. L.... R....

    Moment of Grace !

  69. s.... t....

    Wonderful song! It touches the depths of one's innermost being. <3

  70. c.... ....

    Beautiful

  71. T.... S....

    praise YAHWEH In the name of Yeshua Ha'mashiakh our lord and saviour!!!HaleluYAH

  72. J.... M....

    Amen, he is the GREAT I AM.

  73. M.... B....

    oh what a beautiful song

  74. R.... M....

    Hallelujah to the KING OF GLORY in all Humility I give you all the Praise MY KING AND SAVIOUR.

  75. K.... L....

    Thank you for freely sharing so beautifully your anointed gift of music in God's grace for our Lord's glory!

    May God's Spirit continue speaking through your songs and bless you richly for your faithfulness to Him. In Jesus Name- Amen!

  76. H.... Z....

    9 pm October 30, 2017.
    Rock bottom... yet again.
    Crawling yet again. Alone yet again.
    Selah yet again.
    Lord God yet again,... have mercy on me a worthless sinner.
    Time to look up, and get up again.

    H.... Z....

    Hey Zeus I have hit rock bottom this week, also. I have looked for comfort for my broken heart. Two people died with in the last week, one a friend. One a relative. My sorrow overwhelmed me. But God’s unfailing love comforts me. This song we sang Sunday at church. I have listened to it every day this week. It helps to heal me. I pray for comfort for you. I lived in the pit for a long time. And I slowly crawled my way out. I want to stay out. Be comforted. You are loved

    H.... Z....

    Vanessa Sligar thank you 🙂

    H.... Z....

    Hey Zeus, Jesus is really BIG. I pray that you get it. I have been in prison, a drug addict, drunk, sex fiend...... it took time but He won. It's only us who have been in bondage that really know Jesus as the Deliverer. Praying!!

    H.... Z....

    Proverbs 24:16

    H.... Z....

    @wayne murphy You're the one He died for...you're the one He lives in, and you're the one that will give the most beautiful testimony of His great love for His children.

  77. L.... ....

    Ty 4 this blessed song .:)all glory to our Heavenly Father up 4 His blessed talented musical vessals He made for HIS will for us all.. Happy Sabbath Blessings GB :)

  78. A.... G....

    I think i might off myself

    A.... G....

    That Guy I hear ya. Hope you didn’t. Hope I don’t. Hope we both find hope.

    A.... G....

    I don't understand this?

  79. g.... ....

    Thank You, Jesus...

  80. j.... m....

    Leave a like and subscribe guys

    j.... m....

    Amazing truth and beautifully sung. Wonderful

  81. j.... m....

    Actually I am gonna sing this alone I'm scared it's tomorrow

    j.... m....

    I hope you did good. I know the feeling.

  82. I.... T....

    God bless you for such powerful song...

  83. R.... B....

    Praise our FATHER in Heaven for he has been forever good to me-SELAH

  84. R.... B....

    The Father God is just and no one can hide from his mercy, is Love and his righteous JUSTICE. Pray for people who think they do not think that God sees their hearts and their motives because we do not anyone to perish why should you die forever when you can live for ever!

  85. M.... D....

    This hymn makes me weep. I love it.

  86. A.... F....

    PERFECT SONG!!! PRAISE OUR ABBA FATHER GOD!!! THROUGH OUR CHRIST JESUS!!!

  87. V.... B....

    This truth makes my heart sing!

  88. B.... B....

    Such powerful words - beautiful hymn!

  89. j.... c....

    Why can't the songwriter mention the name of JESUS.
    The only name given among men whereby we must be save is JESUS.

    j.... c....

    jenefer camangyan Christ my savior is the same as jesus!

    j.... c....

    God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit...

    j.... c....

    Preaching is more important than songs in calling people to salvation. For a song, the lyrics here are great for the corporate singing of believers - "with Christ my Savior and my God".

    j.... c....

    Jesus is God and p.s Our Great High Preist is also Jesus

  90. P.... C....

    Lovely Song. Praise God

  91. m.... b....

    I will sign this song for the deaf that love the Lord and cant hear these beautiful words....

    m.... b....

    melody beechey May the Lord bless you abundantly and keep you in His perfect peace 🙏

    m.... b....

    😇🙏

    m.... b....

    Am deaf too I have 30% left ear and right ear 38% left over am qualified for the coceal implants

  92. R.... M....

    wonderful song!

  93. D.... A....

    Can't keep my tears from rolling. I am not worthy yet you made me worthy! Praise your name oh Lord! I am blessed and forever be blessed! Soli Deo Gloria.

    D.... A....

    Darwin Ablen I agree

    D.... A....

    Amen, praise our LORD>

    D.... A....

    Amen... Sola gratia, Sola Fide, Solus Christus

    D.... A....

    Darwin Ablen may God bless you and continue to work in your life

  94. J.... S....

    love it

  95. E.... J....

    This my song!

  96. B.... A....

    Before the throne of God above
    Amen

  97. N.... M....

    I love this song will all my heart ❤ ❤ ❤... Makes
    me feel comforted

  98. J.... C....

    Beautiful

  99. a.... v....

    I don't quite get the lyrics I have to admit. "I have a plea." but the high priest pleads for me, so which is it? Look at the opening lyrics, and explain it to me please.

    a.... v....

    aop videos
    the strong and perfect plea is Jesus who is our High priest, so they're both references to Jesus

    a.... v....

    Splat! That is not what the lyrics mean my friend.

    a.... v....

    "Before the throne of God above
    I have a strong, a perfect plea;
    A great High Priest, whose Name is Love,
    Who ever lives and pleads for me."

    Meaning:
    We're are going to have to dive into a little theology to understand this. Without Christ we as men are vial and guilty creatures because all of us have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). We are guilty before God and therefore must be sent to hell; because God is just and cannot let the guilty go unpunished (Exodus 34:7, Proverbs 17:15). So when God sent His Son to die our sins were imputed to Christ, and when that happened he became cursed (2 Corinthians 2:21, Galatians 3:10, 13). So there he died on our behalf with our sins transferred upon Him and God crushed him under the wrath and judgments due us. This sacrifice on our behalf pleases God and satisfies the demand for our death because Christ took it. So now He is risen from the dead and is seated at the right hand of the Father. When we come to Christ, his perfect life is imputed or transferred to us because he took our life of disobedience and died its death. So we are legally considered as being on right standings with God; as if we kept the law perfectly. So then Christ is our strong and perfect plea before God. For when He looks at us He sees Christ and His total, perfect obedience in us.

    Romans 8:32 says that Christ makes intercession for us. Christ is our High priest and offers up his sacrifice to cover all our sins.

    Question 29 from A Baptist Catechism Adapted by John Piper
    "Question 29: How does Christ perform the office of a priest?

    Answer: Christ performs the office of a priest by once offering himself as a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and to reconcile us to God; and by making continual intercession for us before God.

    Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24; Hebrews 2: 17; 7:25; 9:28; Ephesians 5:2; Romans 8:34."

    In Conclusion adoringgod's comment is correct; Christ is our plea because without Christ we are vial, sinful beings who deserves God's wrath. But Christ's sacrifice and perfect life are our plea before God because it has been imputed to us. Christ is our High Priest because intercedes for us. Our plea is Christ both of those things are saying Jesus is our plea! I hope this helps you in understanding if you still don't fully understand or have any further questions I will be more than happy to discuss.

    a.... v....

    Dylan is spot on with what the song is saying. This song was written in 1863 by a young reformed Baptist woman. Such a beautiful and biblical truth. They don't write hymns like this anymore sadly.

    a.... v....

    Dylan is correct here! Christ is the only one to stand before God on our behalf and plea for us!